The Human Side of Leadership

What if stress, that ogre of modern life, could be our friend?  We pose this provocative question to our special guest, Chris Young, the Director of Workforce Development at the Texas Department of Transportation.  With his impressive background in military service, diplomacy, consultancy, and workforce development, Chris offers a fresh perspective on stress and change.  He introduces us to "...

Are you ready to tap into the pulse of healthcare leadership?  Join us as we navigate the uncharted waters of this subject with our distinguished guest, Lara Burnside.  Lara, a seasoned executive leadership coach, international speaker, and Chief Experience Officer at C.S.E. Leadership, brings her rich experience and wisdom gathered over 25 years in the healthcare sector.  From discussing the curr...

Imagine you're stuck in your career, unsure of how to ascend further or maybe you're craving for a shift in your role within the organization.  What if you could turn things around?  Enter Amechi Udo - career change coach extraordinaire!  Amechi's unique insights have empowered mid-level and senior professionals to reshape their roles and organizations.  Join us for an enlightening...

How often do we feel obligated to fit into a certain mold to progress in our careers? Is there a way to break free from this pattern and become the leader we desire to be? Find out as we welcome Kneisha Sanders to our show. Kneisha, an executive coach, diversity and inclusion expert, and author, shared her insights on how she empowers leaders to make choices that align with their true selves rathe...

Ever wondered about the links between engaged employees, positive employee experiences, and organizational performance? Well, tune in as we unravel this intriguing concept with our special guest, Christi Gilhoi, an Employee Experience Executive who designs data-responsive ‘people-first’ programs to ensure all employees feel valued, connected, empowered, and supported. Christi enlightens us by emph...

Are you ready to challenge your traditional understanding of employee engagement and workplace productivity? Strap in for a transformational conversation with renowned expert, Jason Lauritsen, who compels us to rethink our current systems and beliefs. In a riveting analysis, we explore how legacy management and HR practices have led to low global engagement over the past 30 years. Drawing an insig...

What if you discovered a simple yet powerful metaphor that perfectly illustrated a common pattern of undervaluing and underpricing, particularly prevalent among women in business?  Meet Patty Block, our insightful guest for this episode, as she brings to life the 'Broken Cookie Effect,' a striking metaphor that resonates deeply with women business leaders who often settle for less.  To c...

What if the secret to high performance in your organization wasn't about the latest technology but the way your team communicates and connects? We explore That question with our guest, organizational behavior management expert Dr. Kimberly Davis. With her intriguing journey from mortgage broker to behavior management specialist, Dr. Davis shares how she uses her expertise to modify and improv...

Most of us go about our lives conscious and aware of our physical health. We watch what we eat, we try to exercise, and we make sure to carefully nurse any wounds we get along the way, even if it's a small scratch on an elbow. But how many of us think about our mental health? Do we even realize it is there, every day, just like our physical health, in need of care and attention? So many organ...

How can leaders build emotional relationships with employees to produce high organizational performance?  This question often struggles from the misperception by many that "emotions" don't (or shouldn't) play a role in business performance.  Thankfully, much research and evidence show it can be both "safe" and "fun" for leaders to make powerful emotional con...

Few personal and professional success stories have caught my attention as powerfully as the story of Matt Higgins and his unique philosophy. Whether as a Founder, Investor, Educator, or CEO of multi-billion-dollar investment firm R.S.E. Ventures, no matter the role, Matt has always believed in trusting his instincts and never outsourcing his judgment. In his new book, "Burn The Boats," e...

How do leaders and their companies achieve high performance and profitable cultures by encouraging employee happiness?  This is the core question, and in this episode of Tom Ruwitch's StoryPower Marketing show, Dr. Pelè has the answers.  Dr. Pelè is an educator, musician, bestselling author, and the founder of Profitable Happiness®. He seeks to change the world through books, software, traini...

In this episode, we meet Dr. Paul, the leading authority on Employee Engagement and Respect in the workplace. Over the past decade, his first book: "Carrots and Sticks Don’t Work," has sold worldwide and received many accolades, including being named one of the 100 Best Human Resource Books of All Time by Book Authority. In his newest book, "Let’s Talk About It: Turning Confrontatio...

After 20+ years as an award-winning and respected HR leader, Debra Corey now provides consulting, keynotes, and leadership workshops/training to inspire and help organizations get their HR strategies, initiatives, and culture right.  She's on a mission to make a difference by: — rebelliously challenging traditional HR ways (because the world has changed). — to design and deliver HR programs t...

Is your company alive and on fire with “gusto,” pulsating with energy and innovation, wowing your customers, and producing great financial results? Kind of? No? Not at all? Well, let’s get to it! In this episode, we meet Author, Speaker, Organizational Logotherapist, and Radio Show Host Dr. Alise Cortez, who helps companies activate meaning and purpose in their culture and leadership to vitalize t...

Everyone talks about "culture," but very few get granular enough to leverage it as a tool for building high-performance organizations. Finally! Someone who can speak about culture, engagement, and the future of work—and give you concrete data and action steps! And instead of blaming the Millennials for everything, Jamie provides solutions that will work for every generation. In this epis...

"How can I get my employees to engage?"  That's every executive's question. Now there's an answer! In this episode, we meet New York Times bestselling ghostwriter, co-author, and book doctor, Tim Vandehey, with over 60 nonfiction books, including SWIPE. In SWIPE , Dr. Tracy Maylett and Tim Vandehey reveal the “X factor” that makes aspiring artists and athletes quit halfway...

In the latest episode of The Profitable Happiness Podcast, we had a mind-blowing conversation with an NLP expert who shared some amazing insights into human nature and how it applies to business.  In this episode, we meet Julian Sado, who is "a spiritual being disguised as a business/Executive consultant & coach, Author, speaker, and NLP Practitioner!" Here are some key takeaways fro...

What is the secret to building a thriving workplace culture? How can organizations create a culture of trust, respect, and purpose that leads to increased productivity, employee satisfaction, and overall success? In this episode, we meet Emmy Award Winner, Top Leadership Keynote Speaker, and #1 Bestselling Author of "I Love It Here," Clint Pulver, who works with organizations that want t...

Let's face it: organizational culture is a puzzle. Your missing piece costs you top talent, fresh ideas, and MONEY! If culture defines your brand, your people, and your success as an organization, what are the simple solutions you can implement to create big cultural results? In today's episode, we get the answer from Julie Ann Sullivan, a world-renowned employee experience thought leade...

There is a clear consensus in today's world of work: Engagement drives performance and profitability. Yet for years, Gallup's research has told us that up to 70% of all employees are NOT engaged at work. All this is clear, but what is not so clear is HOW to improve employee performance in today's organizations. In this episode, we meet renowned leadership and executive coach Kim Saw...

Today's business landscape is in dire need of leaders with a strong sense of purpose. Imagine for a moment if this important topic was presented at your organization by one of the world's most talented concert pianists and life-changing corporate speakers. Well, in this episode, we are honored to speak with renowned transformational speaker and musical force of nature, Jade Simmons! Jade...

Why do we chase our dreams and fall short?  Why do employees disengage from work? “Why can’t I finish what I start?” was a question without an answer…until now, in a new book titled: SWIPE.  In this episode, we meet Dr. Tracy Maylett, CEO of DecisionWise and author of 'The Employee Experience: How to Attract Talent, Retain Top Performers, and Drive Results'. In the new book, SWIPE, Dr. T...

In this episode, we meet Erica Anderson Rooney, who is an Executive Coach & Consultant, a Chief People Officer, a C-Suite "whisperer", wife, mom, entrepreneur, and fitness fanatic!   Erica is also the host of the 'From Now To Next' podcast. She is on a mission to help anyone she meets, break out of their sticky floors, and bust through the glass ceiling, to live a life fill...

Leading a business, envisioning its future, and preparing it to thrive long after you're gone require a clear vision, a bold strategy, and a well constructed roadmap for getting there. Unfortunately, the majority of leaders—and businesses—fail at this. But when it works, it is extraordinarily fulfilling! ​In this episode, we are honored to welcome Claire Chandler, who is an author and  execut...